Studying medicine in Thessaloniki

The Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki offers a popular medical degree program taught in English with clinical experience at 7 different hospitals. Thessaloniki, also, provides a unique opportunity for individuals with a high school diploma to pursue studies in medicine and without being solely focused on their final average grade.

It was founded in 1926. With more than 74.000 students, the Aristoteles University is one of the biggest, leading universities in Europe.

Admission requirements include successfully passing an admission test and completing a motivation-based interview via Skype—MediStart provides you with optimal preparation for this. Additionally, to verify your level of English, all you will need are average to good English grades at school or a TOEFL certificate.

The University of Thessaloniki is among the universities that recognize the MediTest-EU as equivalent to their own admission test. This test consists of a written section with questions on biology, chemistry, and general knowledge (60%) and an interview on your motivation and skills (40%).

The degree starts every winter semester in September and lasts 6 years, MediStart, will help you to optimally prepare for this.

The University also assist students with accommodations in Thessaloniki.